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Strasbourg Day 2: More Beauty, More History
Early morning walks are a common feature of my travels. The chill is noticeable as I leave the voco Strasbourg, but the clear skies promise a fairly pleasant winter day. It would certainly be more pleasant to visit in the summer, but I’m also finding I prefer the uncrowded off-season. I...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
And As the Full Moon Rises Over Medina of Fes in Morocco…
Note: This article pertaining to And As the Full Moon Rises Over Medina of Fes in Morocco… was originally published on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 10:02 in the evening and has been updated. …the sun sets to usher in the cooler night air; but the noises in this ancient part...
Altitude Yes
Revisiting the Worst Jet Lag of My Life
Having done many transpacific flights throughout my life, jet lag has been something I’ve learned to deal with. The truth is, there’s no solid, one method cure to it, especially when flying through many time zones. It also tends to vary trip by trip, and one particular trip comes to mind...
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: A Quick Family Trip To Germany With AA’s New 787-9 Flagship Business Class + SAS A330-300
Welcome to my next trip report series, which will recount my recent, very brief trip to Germany to pick up my kids from their summer holiday with Oma and Opa. This report will include flights on the new AA 787-9 Flagship Business Class product, a regional flight on SAS, and...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 552: Fuming mad!
Unwinding joint operations is not easy, but it must happen thanks to a DOT ruling. Plus fumes in the cabin, a hilariously low fine and some questionable funding in play. Also in this episode: Delta/Aeromexico antitrust immunity officially killed JetBlue and Breeze chipping at FLL Lufthansa Group centralizing more Boeing fine for Alaska plug blowout...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hotel Iliria in Sarandë in Albania. Hotel Review.
Hotel Iliria is a hotel property that is located in the city of Sarandë, which is central to what is known as the Albanian Riviera along the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast, which sounded nice — so I booked a reservation for one night there. Hotel Iliria in Sarandë in Albania. Hotel...
Live and Let’s Fly
Eat, Drink, And Be Merry: Springtime In Germany
As always, my holiday in Germany was filled with rest and relaxation, but during this springtime season of the year, I enjoyed the added bonus of virtually endless white asparagus and strawberries. My Beautiful Springtime Journey To Southwest Germany If a picture is worth a thousand words, I think the picture above...
Live and Let’s Fly
Crossing Borders By Bike: A Father And Son Ride From Germany To Switzerland For Church And Coffee
I had such a pleasant Sunday afternoon with my son Augustine in biking from Lörrach, Germany to Basel, Switzerland that I’m still smiling about it several months later. Biking From Germany To Switzerland For Church And Coffee Regular readers know that wherever I am in the world, I make it a point...
Altitude Yes
Trip Report: The Morning Japan Airlines Flight from Tokyo to New York (JL6)
Welcome to yet another trip report on the Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000. Yes, this was my fourth flight on the JAL A350-1000 in a span of five months. Let me know if this gets boring and I’ll stop flying Japan Airlines immediately. On a more serious note, this was a rarer...
Live and Let’s Fly
Relaxing In London: A Simple Day To Begin Our Journey
Another trip to London, another beautiful day of relaxation in one of my favorite cities in the world. Springtime In London: A Day Of Rest To Begin Our Holiday After landing in Heathrow Terminal 2 on JetBlue, we mapped out our options to get to Bermondsey, part of the London Borough of...
Travel With Grant
Attention Passengers: Madison has Joined the Travel with Grant Family
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  I’m thrilled to share some wonderful news: Laura and I recently welcomed a beautiful, happy, and healthy baby girl named Madison into our family!  I’ve been meaning to share the news, but I just haven’t had the time, energy, and appropriate...
Altitude Yes
Sweeping Views of New York City on Approach into JFK
Last week, I flew into JFK on a 12 hour flight from Tokyo Haneda. During the approach, I was able to get some fantastic views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the rest of the city. The approach into JFK is quite complex and involves many different paths depending on weather, traffic, and...
Wild About Travel
To The Giddy Heights: I Ride The World’s Steepest Rails
I have travelled extensively across Switzerland, by every means possible (foot, train, tram, bus, ferry, cogwheel railway, aerial cable car, and funicular). Until recently, though, one spectacular ride eluded me: the Stoosbahn, the world’s steepest funicular, connecting Schwyz with the car-free mountain village of Stoos, 1,300 metres above sea level....
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: A Double Daytime Transatlantic Journey On JetBlue, SAS
Welcome to my next trip report, which will provide a detailed recount of my spring trip to London and Germany, with daytime transatlantic flights on both JetBlue and SAS. A Late Spring Break In London + Germany On JetBlue + SAS Every time I go to London I consider trying out the...
Traveling For Miles
Review: JW Marriott Grosvenor House London (a property I find hard to love)
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